No bed bugs here! But now we know that sleeping downtown Holbox can be just as noisy as downtown Toronto... or more! Our little pad is pretty much next door to a bar with live music, and it is now tried and comfirmed: a palapa is absolutely useless for soundproofing. The bands stop playing at 2am... but it did not prevent us and the kids from sleeping (and the band was okay). Woke up early and went to the juice and smoothy baron the ground floor just below us - the building is owned by Diego and his wife, and they just acquired it 3 months ago. It's larger than their previous location - good for business. a very friendly environment. The room we have is the second floor just above the fruit/juice/coffee bar, it consists in a room with one queen and one double bed, a kitchenette with full size fridge, and a bathroom with hot water. There is also a nice little terrace with view of the ocean one block down the road. I will get his email address and publish it on this blog, this is a great deal for travelers who are not looking for a five star accommodation.
We rented a golf cart and packed a lunch earlier today, and went to have a great picnic on the beach. It was one of the best beach scene I have ever experienced in my life (and I have seen some wicked ones). Natural (ie not raked), endless and uncrowded, beautiful shallow blue water with gentle surf - perfect for swimming or for kids to play. Photos to come soon...
Tim has finally met some musicians, and he is going to sound check right now - also might go and play with them tonight. There is a music teacher on the island, so there are local musicians, and 3 bands with steady work. Impressive for such a small place! The teacher plays in the park every night at about 6, just casually sitting on his own - we saw him yesterday but did not know who he was. Tim will talk to him tonight, apparently he teaches violin, guitar and mandolin. Great!
I met a Francophone woman and her husband who are spending one month in Mexico with their 2 girls (4 and 5 years old). She would like to travel for a longer period of time with her family, and will keep in touch for some tips and tricks to make it happen. She is also an entrepreneur, it was great to meet her - I hope we will indeed keep in touch.
Leaving Holbox tomorrow, and I am trying to convince Tim to stay overnight in Tizimin instead of undertaking the 5 hour drive after the ferry. We shall see!
Holbox rocks and rules!
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